I was recently thinking 'bout my bike, and I've decided I should put a Zipp Sub9 on my Fuel for maximum efficiency, and a Zipp 303 on the front for low weight. I was also thinking about some Aerobars, any suggestions? Do they have XTR or X.0 Bar ends? Are they carbon, or standard aluminum? What kind of control will I get with the aerobars when I'm doing repeated 2 foot drops? Will I notice a difference?

You can get Sram Red bar ends but the sram road stuff has a different actuation ratio than the mountain stuff IRC. However with your ultra aero/lightweight new setup you can probably get by just fine with road gearing. Say a 53/42 up front with an 11-21 cassette. Bonus points for the fact that you're now using 10 speed, which is over 10% better than 9 speed.

As for going off drops in the aero bars, the lack of control due to the fact that you're steering with your elbows should be compensated for by the magical properties of all your new carbon. Uber sweet!

I was recently thinking 'bout my bike, and I've decided I should put a Zipp Sub9 on my Fuel for maximum efficiency, and a Zipp 303 on the front for low weight. I was also thinking about some Aerobars, any suggestions? Do they have XTR or X.0 Bar ends? Are they carbon, or standard aluminum? What kind of control will I get with the aerobars when I'm doing repeated 2 foot drops? Will I notice a difference?

Thanks.

EDIT- Is the Sub9 compatible with 9 speed cassettes?

Did I fool anyone yet? I hope not....

I wanted to see if people knew how to highlight text.... Apparently not, highlight what I wrote.

How was your day? It was really a beautiful day where I live, mid seventies! Unfortunately, I had to much work to do to go for a ride, but I'm sure there will be an equally extraordinary tomorrow! I plan on heading over to some local trails and just riding to my hearts desire. I can only hope you had as wonderful a day as me! Was it?

Where's the love on Valentine's day? I intended to do this to see what peoples reactions would be and if people actually highlight to make sure they don't miss anything....

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